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Golden maple dijon roasted chicken thighs and drumsticks nestled with caramelized apple wedges and onions on a sheet pan

Maple Dijon Roasted Chicken with Apples

Bone-in chicken roasted with caramelized apples and onions and finished with a tangy maple and dijon glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 3 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Glaze
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Pan
  • 3 firm apples cut into wedges
  • 2 red onions cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Roast
  1. Heat oven to 425F. Season dry chicken and roast skin-side up for 20 minutes.
  2. Add apples and onions tossed in oil and roast 15 minutes.
Glaze
  1. Brush with two-thirds of the whisked glaze and roast 12 to 15 minutes more until thighs reach 175F and skin is golden.
  2. Rest 10 minutes and spoon pan juices and remaining glaze over everything.

Notes

Chicken is safe at 165F, but dark meat is more tender at 175F to 185F. Keep a clean portion of glaze for serving.